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Antique American Globe Wernicke Apothecary 18 Drawer Library Card Catalog Chest
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A rare and most charming antique American Arts and Crafts Mission style quarter-sawn oak mult-drawer apothecary library card catalog / small chest of drawers / desktop filing cabinet by the renowned high-quality office furniture manufacturer Globe Wernicke (United States; 1899-1955)
Made in Ohio, USA, in the early 20th century, having a petite tall rectangular solid wood case with cubbies featuring a unique design with the interior fitted with eighteen marbelized navy blue with creamy white speckle hard pressboard flip-down removable drawers, each affixed with patinated brass label holders and pull rings. The drawer-fronts flip down to reveal an inventory "Memoranda" label, each signed "Manufactured by Globe Wernicke Co, Cincinnati, U.S.A."
Dimensions:
30.75" tall x 15.25" wide x 11" deep.
Great original antique condition. The original finish is outstanding and all but two of the drawers are complete and intact, the two have losses to the drawer-fronts, not very noticeable unless you are specifically looking for them. Wear commensurate with age and use. Presents splendidly, with rich antique oak glow, warm hues, superb grain patterns and nicely aged patina. Strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound.
Versatile:
A remarkable example, as warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses that's only limited by your imagination, including document cartonnier placed atop your table, shelf or desktop, floor standing as a highly decorative and interesting chair side table with lots of storage, wine drinks stand, nightstand, or petite hall console, commercial business, retail country general store store, industrial, or educational index card organizer, cookbook kitchen recipe holder. A collectors curiosity cabinet, filled with curiosities, specimens, collectibles, or artifacts, and large jewelry casket, photograph album with photography supplies, odds and ends box, spare parts, hardware, spice rack, lawyer bookcase accent, and much, much, much!
- Creator:Globe Wernicke (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original antique condition. Wear commensurate with age & use, including all but two of the drawers completely intact, the two with losses to fronts. Strong, sturdy, stable. Presents well, rich antique oak glow, warm hues, superb grain patterns.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977227074862
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